Position Descriptor:
Located on Lake Albert at Meningie - the gateway to the Coorong on Ngarrindjeri country and less than a 2-hour drive from Adelaide, Meningie Area School provides education R-12 for the local area in primary (R-6) and secondary (7-12) teams. Students transition from Meningie Kindergarten and Raukkan Aboriginal School. Modern facilities, small classes and spacious grounds including an agriculture block, gym/hall, music space, cultural room, art space, specialist technologies and science spaces and a nature play provide a vibrant learning environment. A school community library services the school and local community.
We are seeking an enthusiastic early Years (R-3) teacher to join our team. Meningie Area School provides:

A supportive small team environment led by the Assistant Principal

Small class sizes

Experienced SSO support for students with additional needs

Ongoing professional learning opportunities

A fantastic environment including an Agriculture block, garden beds and natural environment of the lake.

The role involves:

Classroom teacher for primary (R-6)

Adopting Berry Street Education Model approaches.

Actively contributing to the primary team

Engaging in literacy improvement work

Apply today by submitting your resume and answering the below questions in an application response:
1. How do you ensure your teaching is inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
2. Describe you approach to planning and delivering an effective lesson. Include reference to differentiation and student engagement.
3. Describe a time you worked collaboratively with colleagues to improve teaching practice and/or student learning outcomes.

In addition to the salary, other financial incentives may apply depending on the site location: www.education.sa.gov.au/countryteaching

Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.

Site:

Meningie Area School

Local Partnership:

Coorong & Mallee

Tenure:

22/01/2026 to 21/01/2027

Fraction of time:

0.6

Level of Schooling:

Junior Primary (R-2)

Conditions:

$82,496 - $119,647 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions

School Website:

http://www.meningieas.sa.edu.au

Eligibility and Application Instructions

We value a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and encourage all suitable applicants to apply. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.